Huntington Weekly March 1, 2018 Issue

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YOUR WEEKLY GUIDE TO WHAT’S HAPPENING IN HUNTINGTON TOWNSHIP

E D I S N I Greenlawn Filmmaker MUSIC

Nashville-bred Singer To Bring Country Flair 3

s r e C od h e Of T re u t u F

Literature Female-Focused Authors Meet With Fans In Village 4

COMMUNITY With March Comes St. Patrick’s Day Festivities 7

SPORTS

Student works to increase diversity in computer fields 5

Northport Native Fights Back From Serious Injury 19

Marriage Season Approaching

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POLICE REPORT Compiled by CONNOR BEACH

Hello, March

Car Thief

Opening day… is a month away. Today is the single St. Patrick’s Day Parade. You can find first day of March, and that means that Major me in my green folding chair sitting along Main Street in Huntington vilLeague Baseball’s opening day is less than a lage. I will be wearing jeans, a month away. I know we have green “Keep Calm And Get some fans in the office, in- IN THE KNOW Your Green On” t-shirt, green cluding those of the Mets va- WITH AUNT ROSIE sneakers, four leaf clover riety. From what I gather, it’s beads around my neck, and looking to be a fun 2018 season for the Mets. my four leaf clover sunglasses.

New York brought in Mickey Callaway, a forHow will you be getting your green on for the mer pitching coach of the Cleveland Indians, to serve as manager. Our staffers seems to festive St. Patrick’s Day Parade? think he’s the right choice to get the most out Oh and speaking of the parade… Be sure of a Mets’ pitching staff that performed well below their potential last year, often because to send us your photos if you’re planning to atof injury. The team’s star outfielder Yoenis Ce- tend the parade. We will of course be covering spedes has promised to stay off the golf course it ourselves, but sometimes our readers just this year, so hopefully he can also stay off of catch those perfect moments along the parade the disabled list too. Of course, a couple neigh- route. The best way to get your photo is by borhoods over the Yankees are looking for- emailing info@longislandernews.com. Be ward to what should be an interesting season sure to include your name, where you’re from and the names of those in the picture, too! of their own.

Seeing green…Whether you’re a current or former member of the Huntington community, the Ancient Order of Hibernians is inviting all to wear their finest green attire for the 84th Huntington St. Patrick’s Day Parade on March 11. It’s amazing to think that the parade has served the Huntington community for so many decades. Born and raised in the Huntington, your Aunt Rosie has never missed a

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A 22-year-old Greenlawn woman was arrested for stealing a car on Summit Street in Huntington at around 3:30 p.m., Feb. 20, police said. The woman stole a 2006 Honda Accord from outside the residence before being arrested, Suffolk police said. Police have charged the woman with fourth-degree grand larceny.

Midnight Mischief An unknown suspect damaged a car on Devecote Lane in Commack at around 12:01 a.m., Feb. 18, according to police. The suspect intentionally slashed all four tires on a 2015 Nissan Rogue that was parked outside a residence, police said. Police have classified the incident as third-degree criminal mischief, and no arrests have been made.

Easy Target At around 6 p.m., Feb. 20 an unknown suspect stole a wallet out of a vehicle on Alderfield Lane in Melville, Suffolk police said. Police said the suspect illegally entered a 2015 Honda Pilot that was parked outside a residence and stole a wallet containing several credit cards. Police have classified the incident as fourth-degree grand larceny, and no arrests have been made.

Firearm Found

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QUOTE OF THE WEEK ADITI PATIL

“It’s really important to get girls and other minorities in computer science because technology is in all of our lives, so it’s only fair that all of us have a say in it. More diverse opinions create better products, and I’ve already seen it in these girls.”

Student Closing Gender, Race Gaps In Computer Science Workplaces, PAGE 5

A 42-year-old East Northport man was arrested on Feb. 18 after officers found a handgun in his East Northport residence, according to police. The man illegally possessed the handgun and was not allowed to have the weapon in his home, Suffolk police said. Police have charged the man with criminal possession of a firearm.

Good Time Gone An unknown suspect committed a theft outside of Rust & Gold Bar on 70 Gerard Street in Huntington at around 5:30 p.m., Feb. 21, Suffolk police said. The suspect stole a bike that was left outside of the bar while the owner was inside, police said. Police have classified the incident as petit larceny and no arrests have been made.

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MUSIC Nashville-Bred Singer Bringing Country To Huntington SPOTLIGHT

By Connor Beach cbeach@longislandergroup.com

The Paramount is looking to appeal to Huntington’s country music fans when singer Tyler Farr takes the stage next Thursday.

Farr, 34, grew up in Garden City, Missouri where he picked up his love for country music from the small town atmosphere and his stepfather, who was the touring guitarist for country music icon George Jones.

Farr’s vocal training came from a more classical background; he is a classically trained singer with years of formal voice instruction under his belt. As a teenager, Farr sang in prestigious vocal groups including the Missouri All-State Choir and the OAKE National Choir.

At the age of 21, Farr moved to Nashville like so many others before him, to pursue the illusive dream

of making it big in the world of country music.

During the day Farr found jobs working construction, short order cooking and even supervising children in a halfway house, while constantly playing whatever gigs he could get at night.

Farr got his big break when country-rapper Colt Ford called him looking for a background singer.

Farr spent the next year touring with Ford, and the experience opened several professional doors for Farr.

In 2013 Farr released his debut album, with the title track “Redneck Crazy” reaching number two on the U.S. country charts and “Whiskey in My Water” reaching number 11. Farr’s most recent album “Suffer in Peace” was released in 2015, and included “A Guy Walks Into a Bar” which reached number one in U.S. country airplay.

Farr’s style of country features real-life, genuine themes that highlight both the good times and the hard times in life. Fans are able to form a real connection to the music, and Farr himself, because many of his songs are so relatable for anyone who is dealing with the complications of life.

Doors open at 7 p.m. for the 8 p.m. show on March 8. Tickets are $20-$35 and can be purchased at the box office or online at Paramountny.com.

Thank You

Country music singer Tyler Farr is scheduled to perform at The Paramount in Huntington on Thursday, March 8.

League for Animal Protection of Huntington

“The Grateful Paw”

The Huntington community thanks the League’s directors and volunteers for 40+ years of selfless volunteer service given to the residents of Huntington by rescuing, caring for and finding forever homes for the abandoned and abused animals in our community.

We also want to thank the incredible foster families who have taken in all the cats and kittens until The Grateful Paw has a new location.

The League still needs the community’s financial and moral support so that it may shelter the animals in its care, and reopen its doors to its new home.

You may contact or contribute to the League/The Grateful Paw at (631)757-4517, or at P.O. Box 390, Huntington, N.Y. 11743.

Thank You L.A.P./The Grateful Paw

From, The family of Fiona & Danny, two fur-babies adopted from The Grateful Paw

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Literature Authors Of Strong, Female Characters Connect With Fans At Village Comic Shop

By Janee Law jlaw@longislandergroup.com

Escape Pod Comics in Huntington village was filled with eager fans last Wednesday, when comic book writer G. Willow Wilson and fantasy-fiction writer Tamora Pierce made appearances.

After months of planning, Escape Pod owner Menachem Luchins was excited to finally have the signing come together at the 302 Main St. shop.

“They both write incredibly believable characters who help build empathy for the reader,” he said.

Both Wilson and Pierce pen literature with strong female characters; Wilson is the current writer of the “Ms. Marvel” comics series; and Pierce is the New York Times bestselling author of over 18 novels set in the fantasy realm of “Tortall.”

Munchin added, “It’s just exciting to be able to have them in the same room.”

Didi Feuer, of Huntington, said she enjoys reading works with strong

female heroes that are not stereotypes.

“They’re really paying attention to how their work affects young girls and young readers,” Feuer said. “I think these kind of community gatherings are extremely important for fostering that dialogue to kind of build enthusiasm for this kind of fiction.”

Feuer said that if characters in both authors’ series were real, they would be inspiring.

“They would be people that you’d want to gather strength from in an era of women stepping out with their truth, speaking out about their experience and not hiding who they are,” Feuer said.

Anya Sklyarova, of Wading River, said Pierce’s work had a significant impact on her childhood, helping to formulate her view of womanhood.

“I think her books taught me how to stand up for myself, be innovative and be creative,” Sklyarova said. “You have those teenage girls and boys coming out, wanting to take a stand just like [her characters] did. They always believe they have the right to

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Tamora Pierce, left, and G. Willow Wilson, middle, sign literature for several avid comic book readers last week at Escape Pod Comics. say something, even male characters came when adults believe it’s from her own experience not their place. In togrowing up, reading litday’s political environerature where very few ment, we need that befemale characters were cause so many people allowed to be heroes in don’t say anything.” their own right — and if Wilson currently authey were, it was to a thors the Hugo Awardcertain extent. winning comic book se“By the end of the ries “Ms. Marvel” for book they were asked to Marvel comics. She’s settle down and take a also written several traditional role after all Tamora Pierce award-winning pieces the deeds they’ve of literature, including done,” she said. “I didher debut novel-withn’t understand why that out-pictures, “Alif the was necessary, so when Unseen,” and a memoir, I started reading fantasy “The Butterfly and found the same old Mosque.” same old, I just started Wilson has also writing what I wanted penned graphic novels to read as a teenager: and comic book series girls basically being hefor DC Comics, and its roes.” literary imprint, VerPierce said she’s notigo. She also helped ticed that her literature launch ongoing Marvel has stood as an inspiraG. Willow Wilson Comics series “Ation for both girls and Force.” boys.

Pierce first captured the imagina“[They] take the message from it tion of readers with her debut novel, that you can be and do whatever you “Alanna: The First Adventure.” Since want, and you can pursue aims that then, she’s produced numerous best- others will tell you are impossible selling and award-winning titles that for you to achieve,” Pierce said. have pushed boundaries of fantasy “There are people out there who will and young adult novels. Her books tell you that you have to work — it’s have also been translated into many not going to be easy — but if you languages and are available on au- want it badly enough, you’ll get dio. there. You just have to work.”

Pierce said, in an interview FriShe continued, “They also find, day, she enjoys coming to Escape nowadays, an acceptance of who Pod Comics for both signings and they are — that they are more than to be encircled in the variety of lit- acceptable, they are good and they erature offered at the shop. are necessary. They have a right to be “[Luchins] doesn’t just carry the here and pursue their goals the same two big comic sources in the country, as anyone else, and that there’s nothhe carries something from every- ing wrong with them. where,” she said.

“In fact, there is everything right Her inspiration to write strong fe- with them.”

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Student Closing Gender, Race Gaps In Computer Science Workplaces

XX Coders, a nonprofit organization, bridges gender and racial gap to teach young girls how to code.

By Janee Law jlaw@longislandergroup.com

Aditi Patil always had a passion for assisting girls to grow within computer science, a demographic known to be geared towards boys.

While learning computer science herself, Patil, 17, of Melville, witnessed the gender and racial gap herself, attending Manhattan’s Flatiron School, a coding boot camp.

“There were boys and girls, but they were actually giving scholarships to girls so that they could come for free for two weeks,” Patil said.

“They had to do all of that to get 50/50 enrollment for boys and girls, so that was one thing that stuck with me about how it is more difficult to get girls into coding.”

In addition, Patil, a senior at Half Hollow Hills High School East, was also part of a girls’ code club at the Family Life Center in Wyandanch, which ended up canceling its program since the enrollment was sparse.

The end of the program was what inspired Patil to start XX Coders, a Hills East club and nonprofit summer camp and after school program that teaches young girls how to code.

“The mission for XX Coders is to teach young girls from all different backgrounds, communities, education levels and socioeconomic levels about coding and to close the gender gap and racial gap in computer science,” she said.

An avid science and mathematics enthusiast, Patil’s passion to help girls in those fields has always been present prior to the clubs development.

She added, “I only became aware of it once I got older, so now I want to consciously try to fix that gap between girls and guys.”

And she certainly has.

Since its founding two years ago, XX Coders has morphed into a nonprofit and branched out as an afterschool program and summer camp in other communities, such as Wyandanch, where meetings are held at Family Life Center each Thursday, 56:30 p.m.

Starting with 10 girls at the high school, where meetings are held Tuesdays, 2-3 p.m., the club now has 20 members; the youth center has 15.

With the high school club doubling in size, Patil said, an executive board has been established that also assists (Continued on page 6)

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Half Hollow Hills high schooler works to close gender, race gaps in computer science fields (Continued from page 5)

with the Wyandanch branch by recruiting girls within that school district.

Patil said XX Coders will also spread to other districts, including Brentwood High School, which plan to initiate the club for the 2018-2019 school year.

The organization participates in different activities and different focuses throughout the year. For instance, at the high school, members are creating an app to assist in the navigation of the school website, where students and teachers can have easy access to communicate with one another. Meanwhile, the youth center focuses on creating individual websites, creating blogs, personal bios, adding pictures, and writing up resumes.

“Now, we’re focusing on using more written up languages like Java and Python to create a web application so it will get more and more challenging from here,” she said.

What Patil is proud of is being able to see how girls start to perceive computer science in a different light.

“That’s been really rewarding and it was kind of my goal that they would not shy away from computer science or be scared to learn it or think of it as a boys’ thing,” Patil said. “It’s really important to get girls and other minorities in computer science because technology is in all of our lives, so it’s only fair that all of us have a say in it. More diverse opinions create better products, and I’ve already seen it in these girls.”

At that high school, Patil is also the STEM editor for the high school newspaper, “The Thunderbirds” and plays the oboe and piano.

Patil will be attending Columbia University next fall to study computer science at Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science in Manhattan. She said she hopes to bring XX Coders to the university community, as well as working remotely from campus to continue the nonprofit at both the high school and youth center.

Aditi Patil, second from right, founded XX Coders two years ago to help girls grow in computer science.

y t i n u m m o c Shave A Head To Save A Life

By Haley Pereyo info@longislandergroup.com

Every year local businesses, school districts and more come together to raise money and awareness for childhood cancer by donating to St. Baldrick’s. Men will shave their heads bald, and women can cut off a minimum of 8 inches of their hair to donate. Here are some places in the Town of Huntington that will host shavings to give back: Taekwondo Academy March 3, 10 a.m.

At Taekwondo Academy (192 Laurel Road, East Northport)

Northport-East Northport School District March 9, 5-9 p.m.

At Laurel Avenue School (158 Laurel Ave., Northport) Napper Tandy’s Irish Pub March 10 At Napper Tandy’s Irish Pub (229 Laurel Ave., Northport) Miller’s Ale House March 11 At Millers (88 Veterans Memorial Highway, Commack) Walt Whitman High School Robocats March 14

People from all over come together to raise money and awareness for childhood cancer at St. Baldrick’s Day events across town.

At Walt Whitman High School (301 West Hills Road, Huntington Station) Boyd Intermediate School March 15, 4:30-8:30pm At Boyd Intermediate School (286 Cuba Hill Road, Huntington)

Andrew Brady To Serve As Parade’s Grand Marshal

By Janee Law jlaw@longislandergroup.com

Andrew Xavier Brady, former Huntington Ancient Order of Hibernians Division 4 president, will be walking down Main Street as the 2018 Grand Marshal for the 84th Huntington St. Patrick’s Day Parade.

The annual parade, hosted by the AOH, will be honoring Brady for his dedication to the order and his service in various charities within the community.

Brady said he’s happy and honored to serve as grand marshal.

The 30-year member of AOH Division 4 has served as a member and chair of various committees, as division vice president and then division president from 2012-2014.

From 1982 to 1985, Brady also served in the U.S. Army as an MBC nuclear biochemical specialist, and served in the Berlin Brigade.

In addition to his membership with the AOH, Brady is currently the Commander of American Legion Post 360 in Halesite, a member of the Veterans of Foreign wars Post 1469, a 30-plusyear member of the B.P.O. Elks Lodge

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1565, a former Suffolk County Republican Committee member, and served as former longstanding secretary of the Goodfellows Club of Suffolk County, Inc. He is also a 30-year member of Gardiner’s Bay Country Club on Shelter Island.

In regards to his charity work, he said it’s important to get involved with the community and urges others to do the same.

Born and raised in Huntington, Brady, 54, is the son of Mary Jane and Robert P. Brady. He graduated from Holy Family Diocesan High School in 1982 and started working for the family business, Robert P. Brady Agency, Inc., in 1987. Brady is now co-principal of the agency, which was founded by his grandfather in 1919.

He said his goal for the business, which has offices in Huntington and Shelter Island, is to serve the community and help protect the people from unforeseen acts.

For the upcoming parade, Brady will be walking down Main Street with his 89-year-old father Bob Brady, Sr., and his brothers Bob, Jr., Sean and Cliff as Aides. His brothers Bob

Andrew Brady Jr. and Sean are members of the AOH division, along with four of his nephews, Colin, Sean Jr., R.J., and Christopher.

Brady said he’s looking forward to walk down Main Street to see members of the community come together.

Every year, nearly 50,000 current and former community members witness the massive parade, which will feature more than 25 marching bagpipe bands.

The parade will kick off at 2 p.m. on March 11, heading north on New York Avenue from the Huntington Train Station before turning west onto Main Street. The parade will end at Saint Patrick’s Church, 400 Main St., Huntington.

Commack School District March 16, 3-6 p.m.

At Commack High School (1 Scholar Lane, Commack)

Charity Run Is March 17 The Townwide Fund of Huntington is gearing up to host its annual St. Patrick’s Charity Run. The 4-mile run, set for March 17, will kick off from the American Legion Hall at 1 Mill Dam Road, Huntington at 9 a.m. – rain or shine.

There will also be a 1-kilometer fun run beginning at 8:30 a.m.

Parking will be available in the Mill Dam Park lot at the west end of Mill Dam Road.

Breakfast – bagels, bananas and beverages – will be provided for runners.

And so will prizes – Super Runner’s Shop will supply prizes to the top three runners of each category.

There will also be raffles courtesy of local merchants.

The sponsors of this year’s event are: Arthur and Bea Hartigan, Award Sponsor, Borg & Borg Insurance, John’s Crazy Socks, Precision Digestive Care, P.C., Refreshment Sponsor, Six Harbors Brewing Company, Super Runners Shop and Water Stop Sponsors.

To register – $21 for the 4-mile, $10 for the fun run – or see the course map, log on to Townwidefund.org.

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s e i d o o f the Continental Classics At The Bonwit Inn

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By Connor Beach cbeach@longislandergroup.com

The Bonwit Inn serves up a wide range of fine dining and classic American dishes to a customer base that’s remained loyal for the past four and a half decades.

First opening at the corner of Commack Road and Vanderbilt Motor Parkway in Commack in 1971, the two-story restaurant seats around 250 diners across the main dining room and the bar area, said manager Jim Dunbar.

Dunbar, of Garden City, has been working at the restaurant for 15 years.

During that time he’s gotten to know a lot about his customers.

“We have a lot of steady customers,” Dunbar said. “Being here so long you get to know the customers and the community.

In addition to the seating areas on the first floor seating areas, Dunbar said, Bonwit has three banquet rooms on the second floor that can accommodate anywhere from 20-100 people.

Dunbar described Bonwit’s menu as traditional continental cuisine, with the restaurant serving up food suitable for casual lunches, or formal, catered events. It also offers a very popular brunch menu from 11 a.m.3:30 p.m. each Sunday.

“There is a focus on seafood and steaks, but we also have great pastas,”

Manager Jim Dunbar has been catering to the needs of The Bonwit Inn’s loyal customers for 15 years.

The Rice Pudding is served in an edible caramel wafer cup and topped with strawberries and whipped cream.

Dunbar said. “We always have new specials every day.”

Most meals at Bonwit start with their signature Greek Salad and Bishops Loaf that comes with every entrée.

The Greek Salad is served family style for the table, and is well dressed so the taste of the vegetables and the light topping of feta cheese is not overpowered.

For starters, the Baked Clams ($9) are a Bonwit classic. The clams are combined with breadcrumbs and baked to a perfect golden brown. The clam filling has an almost velvety texture that, when combined with the bits of pork that are mixed in, create a homey favorite for any seafood lover.

Under seafood, the Chilean Sea Bass ($34) is served with a chardonnay buerre blanc sauce, whipped po-

tatoes, julienne zucchini and spaghetti squash. The flaky white fish is pan seared for a great color before being finished in the oven to keep the fish from drying out. The white wine butter sauce is a great match for the fish, and also compliments the creamy potatoes and thinly sliced squash.

From Bonwit’s selection of steaks and chops, the Lamb Chops ($39) feature domestic Colorado lamb chops that are grilled to order with a rosemary and garlic jus, mashed potatoes and sautéed spinach. The lamb is cooked to a perfect medium rare with a beautiful color from the grill. The meat is juicy, tender and full of flavor; even the simple jus, made from the lambs own juices, works to showcase the meat’s natural flavor. The traditional sides and a serving of mint jelly help complete this delicious American classic.

If you saved any room for dessert, the Rice Pudding is served in an edible caramel wafer cup and topped with strawberries and whipped cream.

The rich flavor and unique texture of

both the pudding and the cup make for a fitting finish to a delicious meal.

Dunbar said it is not easy running a restaurant the size of The Bonwit Inn, but there is a special devotion to the restaurant that is shared by the staff and customers.

Baked Clams ($9) are a Bonwit classic served with breadcrumbs and baked to a perfect golden brown.

The Bonwit Inn 1 Vanderbilt Motor Parkway, Commack 631-499-2068 Bonwitinn.com

Bonwit’s signature Greek Salad ($10) and Bishops Loaf comes with every entrée and is served family style.

The Lamb Chops ($39) feature domestic Colorado lamb chops that are grilled to order with a rosemary and garlic jus, mashed potatoes and sautéed spinach.

The Chilean Sea Bass ($34) is served with a chardonnay buerre blanc sauce, whipped potatoes, julienne zucchini and spaghetti squash.

Cuisine: Traditional Continental Atmosphere: Ranging from casual in the bar area to formal in the main dining room Prices: Starters: $8-$13; Entrees and Fish: $17-$34; Steaks and Chops: $34-$39 Hours: Monday-Thursday, 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m.; Friday-Saturday 11:30 a.m.-11 p.m.; Sunday Brunch: 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

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H S I D E D I S

Chef Nader Gebrin is offering his culinary services to those planning private parties.

PRIVATE CHEF: Planning a party, but don’t want to do any cooking?

Chef Nader Gebrin has you covered.

The chef behind Bravo Nader in Huntington also makes house calls. He’s available to serve as a private chef for special occasions. He’s also offering cooking classes on March 18, April 22 and May 20. Call 631-425-7661 for more info, or to make a reservation.

RESTAURANT WEEK REMINDER: Did you sneak a peek at this year’s DineHuntington Spring Restaurant Week participants? We’ve revealed the first batch of participants in this issue — check out the back page — but there are still plenty more to come. Be sure to keep it locked to DineHuntington.com for updates, to plan your visits and take in the threecourse, prix-fixe menus that will be offered at restaurants across town on Sunday, March 18-Sunday, March 25 (until 7 p.m. only on Saturday).

WINE TASTING: The Episcopal Church Women are hosting a wine tasting at St. John’s Episcopal Church (12 Prospect St.) on Saturday, March 10, 5-7 p.m. There will be an assortment of wines available to taste, and appetizers will be served. Cost is $10

per person. Email Fran Gorman at gormport@aol.com for more info.

PLAY SOME DARTS: Each Tuesday night, Huntington village speakeasy P’s & Q’s Autobody has a bullseye of a special. Not only are there dart board just waiting to be used, but the speakeasy also offers $4 Bud Light pints all night long. For those who aren’t keen on darts, the bar does also have a pool table. For more info, visit Facebook.com/PSandQSauto or call 631-629-5878.

BEER DINNERS: Farmingdale-based Barrage Brewing Company is teaming up with two Huntington-area restaurants for beer dinners over the next couple weeks. First up, tonight, Radio Radio (24 Clinton Ave., Huntington) will pair four of the brewery’s beers with four different dishes prepared by Chef Mike Meehan. For more information, or to make a reservation, call 631-9232622. Next up, on March 17, Barrage’s brews will make their way to Jackson’s (6005 Jericho Turnpike, Commack) for another four-course, Irish-themed dinner -- just in time for St. Patrick’s Day. Cost is $40 per person (not including tax and tip). Call 631-462-0822 to make a reservation.

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Physical Therapy With A Personal Touch

By Janee Law jlaw@longislandergroup.com

Dr. William VanVynck, DPT, ATC, wanted to become a physical therapy business owner to offer personal care, hands on and a one-on-one approach to patients. Branching out on his own, VanVynck kicked off his mission when purchasing Park Avenue Physical Therapy in March 2016.

“We try to keep it consistent with the same therapist each time they come in so they feel comfortable,” VanVynck said. “We don’t have that cookie cutter approach — we try to treat every individual differently, developing a protocol or a rehab program based on the individual, not the diagnoses. Everybody is different, whether it’s a different injury, or they’re a different age.”

Park Avenue Physical Therapy goes through a process to develop a profile for each patient. This includes a full body screening and an examination, which consists of the history, the physical examination, determining what the patients’ goals are, and being aware of what medications their doctors prescribe.

The 175 East Main St. location in Huntington offers rehabilitation of orthopedic conditions, neurological conditions, sports medicine, pediatrics, geriatrics and post-operative care.

Dr. William VanVynck, DPT, ATC, wanted to become a physical therapy business owner to offer personal care, hands on and a one-on-one approach to patients.

“I really do enjoy working with all the postoperative patients,” VanVynck, 37, of Dix Hills, said. “It’s just amazing to watch how limited they come in post-operatively and by the time they leave here, they’re ready to run a marathon. You see the recovery over a period of time and seeing them get back to where they were prior is a great feeling.”

The 1,500-square-foot location has been operating in Huntington for more than 20 years and features treadmills, bikes, upper extremity and lower extremity strengthening machines, six

Park Avenue Physical Therapy offers rehabilitation of orthopedic conditions, neurological conditions, sports medicine, pediatrics, geriatrics and post-operative care.

tables in the front and three private treatments rooms.

This month, Park Avenue Physical Therapy will be introducing the OrthoAcu Method, which is a form of acupuncture that uses traditional acupuncture principles and combines it with modern scientific knowledge of anatomy and biomechanics.

VanVynck said the purpose of the method is to help people decrease pain, increase mobility and improve function.

“A lot of facilities are trying to add different types of interventions into their facilities,” he said. “We’re trying to stay away from having people use opioids, and people don’t want to have surgery necessarily right away so we’re trying to look for alternative approaches that will help in the recovery.”

A lifelong athlete, playing sports like football, lacrosse, basketball and soccer, VanVynck said he was drawn to the physical therapy field after witnessing several injuries occur on the field and court.

VanVynck obtained an athletic training degree from Sacred Heart University in 2003 and then continued his education at Sacred Heart and earned his masters degree in 2006.

After earning his doctorate in physical therapy from College of Saint Scholastica in 2016, he became head athletic trainer for the Plainedge School District for more than ten years, and was associate team physical therapist for Farmingdale State College and LIU Post from 2014 to 2016.

He is also certified through Titleist Performance Institute as a golf fitness and performance expert.

His goal at Park Avenue Physical Therapy is to have patients leave happy with a smile on their face.

“People come in and they want to get back to their prior level of function before they were hurt, they want to do things they enjoy and things they love so we provide that opportunity,” VanVynck said. “When they leave here, I want to make sure they have a great experience and are able to function optimally.”

Park Avenue Physical Therapy 175 East Main St., Huntington 631-427-7600 Parkavept.com

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Welcome, New Businesses

A pair of new businesses were recently welcomed to the community with ribbon-cutting ceremonies hosted with the Huntington Township Chamber of Commerce.

Monica J. Murphy Insurance Agency, left photo, opened its new offices at 1985 New York Ave., Huntington Station. Monica J. Murphy is pictured cutting the ribbon with her colleagues, along with Huntington Supervisor Chad Lupinacci, Councilwoman Joan Cergol and Councilman Ed Smyth; a representative of Sen. Carl Marcellino; and chamber members.

LA Fitness, right photo, recently opened its doors at 305 W Jericho Turnpike, Huntington Station. General Manager Gennaro Bini and his team are pictured at the new facility with Huntington Chamber Chairman Brian Yudewitz; Lupinacci; Huntington Councilman Mark Cuthbertson; Cergol; and Smyth.

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Celebrate Long Island’s Young Professionals Come enjoy a ‘night at the museum.’ On Tuesday, March 13, the Huntington Chamber and the Young Professional committee will host their monthly blender at the Vanderbilt Museum and Planetarium, from 6-8 p.m. Enjoy a night of culture, networking, complimentary refreshments, also find out who will be honored with one of “Long Island’s Young Professionals” Award! Award winners will be announced in the theater and afterwards all guests will be invited to stay for a laser light show sponsored by the Vanderbilt.

The Vanderbilt Museum and Planetarium is located at 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport. It is a unique combination of mansion, marine and natural history. The museum is dedi-

cated to the education and enjoyment of the people of Long Island and all those who come to visit. Many of their programs and exhibitions are focused on Long Island’s Gold Coast Era, and William K. Vanderbilt II’s vision that his marine, natural history and ethnographic collections will promote appreciation of the diversity of life, culture and scientific knowledge. Programs also seek to display Vanderbilt’s sense of adventure and exploration. For more information visit Vanderbiltmuseum.org The chamber’s “Celebrate Long Island’s Young Professionals Award” showcases 30 young people under the age of 30 across multiple career fields that have made a significant

impact in both their industry and community. In recent news about Long Island losing young talent to other parts of the country, we will promote the successes of those younger people who have chosen to stay and work on Long Island.

The award ceremony will be held on May 2 at the Crest Hollow Country Club.

The Young Professionals Blender offers a venue for business minded individuals to come together, share their experiences and utilize each other’s resources to further build their careers. For more information about all events and to learn more about them, please visit Huntingtonchamber.com or call 631423-6100.

This, and the spaces below, are now open for advertisements by Huntington Chamber members.

Chamber Member Spotlight St. Joseph’s College has been dedicated to providing a diverse population of students in the New York metropolitan area with an affordable education rooted in the liberal arts tradition since 1916. Independent and coeducational, the College provides a strong academic and value-oriented education at the undergraduate and graduate levels, aiming to prepare each student for a life characterized by integrity, intellectual and spiritual values, social responsibility and service. Through SJC Brooklyn, SJC Long Island and SJC Online, the College offers bachelor’s degrees in

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June Is Coming, So Is Marriage Season

By Jon L. Ten Haagen, CFP ® asktheexpert@longislandergroup.com

I hate to start off on a negative note, but statistics state that more than 50 percent of first marriages end in divorce. I suspect that marriage-minded people spend more time preparing for the proposal than the wedding and life together after. You plan the perfect time and place for your proposal, and she says yes! Now what?

With some planning and effort, you can start your marriage off on a strong platform and hopefully some of the following thoughts can help you.

You start off on this wonderful journey with hopes, dreams and high expectations. How much time and thought and effort goes into planning for the marriage after and life together really begins? You say “I do” and then comes the “Now what?”

If you give a lot of thought to the marriage itself now then the future can

start on a strong foundation. Here are a few things which can help you be in the minority of those marriages that survive. What are you glad you did to prepare before the wedding? What do you wish you had done prior?

Communication is the main ingredient of a strong marriage. You have now become a team and there is no “I” in team. Talk, talk, talk – about open communication between each other – about children, parents, in-laws, finances, household chores, religion and so much more.

What about finances? What are your goals – IRAs, 401ks, emergency monies, Long-Term investing for your future, and…? Should you have individual accounts or joint account, or both? Is one of you a saver and the other a spender? How do you balance this?

Intimacy conversation. Do you have boundaries when it comes to intimacy?

How often is intimacy comfortable to you? What in a marriage do you consider to be ‘cheating?’ What if for some reason the physical attraction were gone? What is left of the relationship? These are a

few of the questions for you both to answer.

Expectations within the marriage.

What are each of your roles in the marriage? How does religion play into your relationship? Is one of you going to ‘have to’ convert? Household chores – who is doing what? What are your feelings about maintaining relationships with friend of the opposite sex? Do you plan to spend equal time with both sides of the family?

Your future together. Do you plan to start a family? When? How many kids?

What kind of a parent do you envision yourself to be? Are you both ready to be the ’good cop bad cop’ and vice-versa?

Which one of you will be the stay at home parent or will you get help and both continue to work? How do you afford day care? How do you handle the holidays with both families?

There is a lot to think about. Don’t let it overwhelm you. Make lists of topics to discuss and then start talking and listening. Remember why the Lord gave us two ears and one mouth. Listen twice as much as you talk and all will work out.

There are lots of websites and publi-

cations and books to look into. Reach out to your house of worship and get some counseling before so you don’t have to later. The very best of fortune to you all and your future happiness. Talk with those you trust and respect. No one has all the answers and not all answers are right for you. Life and marriage is a long learning curve – the more you study now, the more likely you will have success.

Huntington’s Jon L. Ten Haagen, CFP is founder and CEO of Ten Haagen Financial Services, Inc. which is an independent full-service Investment and financial planning firm. In this bi-monthly column he will answer your questions on the markets and investing. Ten Haagen has 39 years of experience as an investment professional. You can learn more about Ten Haagen Financial Services at Tenhaagen.com Ten Haagen is an investment advisor representative offering securities and advisory services through Royal Alliance Associates, Inc., member of FINRA/SIPC, and a registered investment advisor. Ten Haagen is a certified financial planner (CFP) since 1982. The Ten Haagen offices are located at 191 New York Ave., Huntington. Please feel comfortable to call and stop by for a cup of coffee and a chat. You can e-mail your questions to asktheexpert@longislandergroup.com Ten Haagen is very active in the community giving back.

He is on the board of a number of nonprofits and is the liaison for the Greater Huntington Council of Yacht and Boating Clubs, Inc. The boating council represents approximately 4,500 boating families helping to keep our waters safe and upgrading the water quality.

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Masquerade Charity Gala

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The Townwide Fund of Huntington’s Masquerade Charity Gala is Thursday, March 1, 6-11 p.m. at Oheka Castle (135 W Gate Drive, Huntington). Each gala ticket ($250), journal ad or sponsorship sold represents a donation that helps feed the hungry, shelter the homeless and provide direct care to those less fortunate. Visit Conta.cc/2CDonen for more info, or to buy a ticket.

Watercolor Workshop

The “Floral & Fern Watercolor Workshop” will showcase basic watercolor techniques. Instructor Meagan, from WildRose Shop, will introduce some modern day watercolor trends used in botanical art. Particpants will go home with 3-5 small watercolors. All materials suppled. Cost is $48.83. Hosted at Hydrangea Home (146 Main St., Northport). Visit Myhydrangeahome.com for more info or to buy a ticket.

FRIDAY Walking With Whitman

Walt Whitman Birthplace Association’s eighth season of the “Walking With Whitman: Poetry in Performance” series kicks off Friday, March 2 with Scott Hightower and continues the first Friday in April and May, along with October, November and December. Each program begins at 6 p.m. with the Community Open Mic, continues with refreshments and a musical interlude by Tom Santoriello & Friends at 7:15 p.m., and features the poet performer at 8 p.m. After the poetry reading, the poet offers a Q&A and book signing.

Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss!

Celebrate the birthday of Dr. Seuss at the East Northport Barnes & Noble (4000 E Jericho Turnpike) on Friday, March 2, 6:30 p.m. with storytime, games and activities. Call 631-4622069 for more info.

SATURDAY First Saturday Concerts

Folk icon and Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award recipient Tom Paxton teams up with The Don Juans, a musical duo comprised of Grammy Award-winning songwriters Don Henry and Jon Vezner, on March 3 as part of the Folk Music Society of Huntington’s First Saturday Concerts series. The 8:30 p.m. concert at the Congregational Church of Huntington (30 Washington Drive, Centerport) will be preceded by an open mic at 7:30 p.m. Tickets, priced at $35 ($30 for FMSH members) are available online at Fmsh.org, or at the door (cash and checks only). For more info, call 631425-2925.

Discussing ‘Fiddler On The Roof’

Theater historian John Kenrick will speak on “Fiddler on the Roof: Bringing a Lost World To Life” at Temple Beth El of Huntington (660 Park Ave.) on Saturday, March 3, 7 p.m. All are welcome. Light refreshments will be served. $10 donation at the door suggested. RSVP by calling 631-421-5835 ext. 200.

Orchestral Concert

Orchestral Concert

Experience the excitement of a full orchestra with Symphonic Pops of Long Island and the Huntington High School Strings, which will run through a program that includes “Best of Bruno Mars,” “Highlights from Wicked,” “Ride of the Valkyries,” “Les Miserables” and more.

Hosted at the 188 Oakwood Road high school. A donation of $10 ($5 seniors, kids free) is suggested. Visit Symphonicpopsli.org for more info.

Winter Farmers Market

The Huntington Winter Farmers Market continues each Sunday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. through March 25 at Jefferson Primary School (253 Oakwood Road, Huntington). There is live music, along with a selection of fresh goods. Visit Longislandfarmersmaarkets.com for more info.

MONDAY Multicultural Award Ceremony

The Huntington Township Chamber of Commerce will recognize Kevin Thorbourne, Town of Huntington director of minority affairs, with the Larry Kushnick Multicultural Award on March 5, 6-9 p.m. at Honu (363 New York Ave., Huntington). The award recognizes communityminded individuals who promote values of inclusiveness and equality. The cocktail reception will include raffles and entertainment. Tickets are $80 (sponsorship opportunities available). Visit Huntingtonchamber.com or call 631-4236100 for more info.

Women In The Museum

Preservation Long Island is hosting Long

Medicine Collection Week

The local public libraries, along with the Northport and Suffolk police departments and Suffolk Sherriff’s office, will host collections of unused or expired prescription and over-the-counter medications over a five-day period. On March 19, there will be collections at South Huntington Public Library (10 a.m.-12 noon); Commack Public Library (1-3 p.m.); and both branches of the Northport-East Northport Public Library (3:30-6:30 p.m.). On March 20, Harborfields Public Library will host a collection from 12 noon-2 p.m. On March 21, Cold Spring Harbor’s will be 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

On March 22, Elwood’s will run 10 a.m.12 noon and Huntington’s Station branch run 1-3 p.m. Lastly, on March 23, the Dix Hills branch of the Half Hollow Hills Library will host a collection from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Call your local library for more info.

L.I. Builders Expo

Experience the excitement of a full orchestra with Symphonic Pops of Long Island and the Huntington High School Strings, which will run through a program that includes “Best of Bruno Mars,” “Highlights from Wicked,” “Ride of the Valkyries,” “Les Miserables” and more. Hosted at the 188 Oakwood Road high school. A donation of $10 ($5 seniors, kids free) is suggested. Visit Symphonicpopsli.org for more info.

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can be dropped off at the legislator’s 130 W Jericho Turnpike office in Huntington Station. For more info, call 631-8544433.

Island Museum Association’s next roundtable, “Lessons from the Workplace: Women in the Museum,” on Monday, March 5, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Anne Ackerson and Lindsey Steward, representatives of the Gender Equity in Museums Movement, will lead the discussion. Hosted at in exploring this important topic. Email limuseumassoc@gmail.com or call 631-321-6809 for more info.

TUESDAY Future Planning In Elder Care

A seminar on asset protection for caregivers will discuss pooled trusts, Medicare and Medicaid, and more on Tuesday, March 6, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at Brandywine Living at Huntington Terrace (70 Pinelawn Road, Melville). Free.

RSVP to Holli Dunayer at 631-351-3253.

The Long Island Builders Institute’s 28th annual home, trade and remodeling expo is Thursday, March 22, 3-8 p.m. at Hilton Long Island (598 Broadhollow Road, Melville). Features over 95 exhibitors; new products and services; $10,000 remodeling giveaway; and more. Cost is $160 per person (includes lunch). For more info, visit Libi.org.

Poets In Port

Northport Arts Coalition presents a series of poetry readings on the fourth Friday of every month, 7:30 p.m. at Caffe Portofino (249 Main St., Northport). Each month there is a featured poet followed by an open reading. Bring your own poems and participate.

Country Line Dancing

Country style line dancing for beginners or experts, every Monday, 7:30 p.m. at the Moose Lodge, 631 Pulaski Road, Greenlawn. No partners needed. $10 per person. Info at linedancingwithlynn.com.

Bingo!

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Gather of Light Interspiritual Fellowship is hosting a Bingo fundraiser each Tuesday, 9:30 a.m. at 585 Broadhollow Road, Melville. Call 631-905-5688 for more info.

Paint Day

Do The Argentine Tango

Adults and seniors can paint in a relaxed atmosphere with great company on Wednesday, March 7, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at Creative Art Studio (9 Susan Terrace, Northport). There will be step-by-step instruction, and supplies included (canvas, paint, brushes, easels and aprons).

Cost is $35. To sign up, call or text 516967-0058.

Each Wednesday, 7-10:30 p.m. at Café Buenos Aires (23 Wall St., Huntington) is Argentine tango night. Dance, learn or just watch. Call 631-603-3600 for more info.

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Library-hosted events and programs are reserved for cardholders of their respective library unless otherwise noted.

Pet Food Drive

Cold Spring Harbor Library

Suffolk Legislator Tom Donnelly (D-Huntington Station) and Long Island Cares are hosting a pet food drive for Baxter’s Pet Pantry now through the end of April.

Donations of pet food and/or supplies

LIBRARIES

95 Harbor Road, Cold Spring Harbor.

631-692-6820. Cshlibrary.org.

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Commack Public Library

18 Hauppauge Road, Commack. 631499-0888. Commackpubliclibrary.org.

• The library is leading a trip to Elwood Cinema on Saturday, March 10, 9:45 a.m. to see the 10 a.m. showing of “A Wrinkle in Time” (Rated PG). Registering with the library gets kids in grades 6-12 a ticket, popcorn and drink. Own transportation must be provided. Register at the library.

Elwood Public Library

1929 Jericho Turnpike, Elwood. 631499-3722. elwoodlibrary.org.

• Teen volunteers help children in grades K-8 with their homework each Wednesday, 5-7 p.m. at the library.

Registration is required.

Half Hollow Hills Community Library

Dix Hills: 55 Vanderbilt Parkway. 631421-4530; Melville: 510 Sweet Hollow Road, 631-421-4535. hhhlibrary.org.

• Celebrate National Pig Day on Thursday, March 1, 10:30-11:15 a.m. at the Melville branch with stories and a craft. For ages 2-3 with a parent or caregiver. Register online starting Feb. 26.

• Chef Rob Scott will bring a Taste of Mardi Gras, including jambalaya soup and Cajun meatballs, to the Dix Hills branch on Friday, March 9, 4-5:30 p.m. Register online.

Harborfields Public Library

31 Broadway, Greenlawn. 631-7574200. harborfieldslibrary.org • Children in grades K-5 can sign up for a 15-minute session to read one-onone with Cutch, a certified therapy dog from Therapy Dogs, International, on Saturday, March 10 between 11 a.m.12 noon. Register online.

Huntington Public Library

Main branch: 338 Main St., Huntington.

631-427-5165. Station branch: 1335 New York Ave., Huntington Station. 631421-5053. thehuntingtonlibrary.org.

• The New Horizons String Orchestra will be at the Main branch on Friday, March 2. No registration required.

• Meditate with Dorothy Mandrakos at the Station branch on Friday, March 9, 9:30-10:30 a.m. Bring a block or meditation pillow. For adults. Register online starting March 1.

Northport-East Northport Public Library

Northport: 151 Laurel Ave. 631-2616930. (East Northport: 185 Larkfield Road. 631-261-2313. nenpl.org) • Kids in grades K-2 can learn how to play soccer on Saturday, March 3, 11 a.m.-12 noon at the Northport branch.

All levels of athletic ability are wel-

• Celebrate the birthday of Girl Scouts of America on Saturday, March 10 with a free tour for Girl Scouts wearing their scouting uniform (regular admission costs still apply). Tour begins at 2 p.m.

Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum

Deer Park Library

44 Lake Ave., Deer Park. 631-586-3000. deerparklibrary.org.

• Tweens in grades 4-6 can on Thursday, March 8, 5:30-6:30 p.m. assist with a volunteer project that will be donated to the community. Participants will receive one hour of community service. Register online.

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First Saturday Concerts Folk icon and Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award recipient Tom Paxton teams up with The Don Juans, a musical duo comprised of Grammy Award-winning songwriters Don Henry and Jon Vezner, on March 3 as part of the Folk Music Society of Huntington’s First Saturday Concerts series. The 8:30 p.m. concert at the Congregational Church of Huntington (30 Washington Drive, Centerport) will be preceded by an open mic at 7:30 p.m. Tickets, priced at $35 ($30 for FMSH members) are available online at Fmsh.org, or at the door (cash and checks only). For more info, call 631-425-2925. come. Register online or at the library.

• Design out-of-this world treats with special effect galactic glazes and the Baking Coach. For kids in grades 1-5 (also volunteer opportunities available for kids in grades 7-12). Register online.

South Huntington Public Library

145 Pidgeon Hill Road, Huntington Station. 631-549-4411. shpl.info.

• Make rainbow donuts using a rainbow of sprinkles with the baking coach on Saturday, March 10, 2:30-3:30 p.m.

For kids in grades K-5 or ages 5-10.

All will go home with three donuts.

Register online.

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Cinema Arts Centre

423 Park Ave., Huntington. Cinemaartscentre.org. 631-423-7611.

• The 2018 Academy Awards Nigh Fundraiser is Sunday, March 4, 6:30 p.m. Watch the Academy Awards on the big screen in the Sky Room Cafe with comedian Tim Dillon serving as emcee. Tickets are $75 for members, $100 for public and include a “Taste of Long Island” dinner, wine bar and ice cream.

• Stand-up comedienne Adrienne Iapalucci, a Bronx native, will perform in the café on Friday, March 9, 9:30 p.m.

Tickets are $14 for members, $15 for public.

John W. Engeman Theater at Northport

350 Main St., Northport. Engemantheater.com. 631-261-2900.

• Showings of “Once” continue through March 4.

• Celebrated Broadway star Josh Young will pay tribute to Andrew Lloyd Webber with a performance on Tuesday, March 20, 8 p.m. Season ticket

holders: complimentary or $15, based on voucher availability.

MUSEUMS/ EXHIBITS Art League of Long Island

107 East Deer Park Road, Dix Hills.

Gallery hours: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. weekdays; 11 a.m.-4 p.m. weekends. 631-4625400. ArtLeagueLI.net.

• The “Advanced Placement Exhibition,” which celebrates the exceptional artwork, as selected by their teachers, of AP art students in Long Island high schools, will be on display Feb. 17March 4. An artists’ reception and awards presentation will be held Sunday, March 4, 1-3 p.m.

B. J. Spoke Gallery

299 Main St., Huntington. Gallery hours: Tuesday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Friday 11 a.m.-9 p.m.

631-549-5106.

Bjspokegallery.org • The Expo 37 Winners Exhibition will be on display March 1-30. Opening reception is Sunday, March 3, 6-9 p.m.

Cold Spring Harbor Firehouse Museum

84A Main St., Cold Spring Harbor. 631367-0400. cshfirehousemuseum.org.

Open Sat. and Sun., noon to 5 p.m., April through Dec., or for tours, group visits by special appointment at any time.

• Learn about the history of Cold Spring Harbor Volunteer Fire Department through exhibits housed in this circa 1896 firehouse building.

Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery

1660 Route 25A, Cold Spring Harbor.

Open seven days a week, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday and Sundays until 6 p.m.: $6 adults; $4 children ages 3-12 and seniors over 65; members and children under 3 are free. 516-692-6768. Cshfishhatchery.org

279 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor. 631367-3418. cshwhalingmuseum.org.

Tuesday-Friday, 12-4 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday, 11-5 p.m. (closed Monday).

Admission $6 adults, $5 children and seniors.

• Exhibits: If I Were a Whaler explores a whaler’s life for family audiences. Thar She Blows: Whaling History on Long Island explores one of the region’s most important industries.

• Celebrate Dr. Seuss’ birthday on Wednesday, March 7, 9-10 a.m. with the “Little Fishies: One Fish, Two Fish!” program featuring the famous tale, a scavenger hunt, snacks and a “fishy” craft. For ages 2-4. Cost $12 adult/tot pair; $4 per sibling (members half-price).

Foto Foto Gallery

14 W. Carver St., Huntington 631-5490488. Fotofotogallery.org. Hours: Wednesday Saturday 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Friday 11 a.m.-8 p.m., Sunday 12 noon -5 p.m.

• Entries in the 13th National Photography Competition will be on display through March 3.

Gallery Sixty Seven

Local artists’ studio and gallery features paintings, prints and sculptures. 67 Main St., Northport village, 631-662-6411.

Hours: Thursday/Friday/Sunday: 1-6 p.m.; Saturday: 12 noon-6 p.m.; Gallerysixtyseven.com

Green River Gallery

117 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor. Thursday 12 a.m.-5 p.m.; Friday 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 631-692-8188.

• Ongoing exhibit of Eric Sloane oil paintings. Some new works from one of the premier Gold coast artists from the mid-20th century.

Haven Gallery

155 Main St., Suite 4 Carriage House Square Northport. 631-757-0500. Havenartgallery.com

Heckscher Museum of Art

2 Prime Ave., Huntington. Museum hours: Wednesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., first Fridays from 4-8:30 p.m., Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

Admission $6 for adults, $4-$6/seniors, and $4-$6/children; members and children under 10 get in free. 631-351-3250.

• “From Frankenthaler to Warhol: Art of the ’60s and ’70s” is on display through March 11.

Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center

Welwyn Preserve, 100 Crescent Beach Road, Glen Cove. Hours: Monday-Friday. 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday noon-4 p.m. 516-571-8040, ext.

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Huntington Art Center

11 Wall St., Huntington. 631-423-6010; Huntingtonartcenter.com. Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; most Mondays, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Free.

• Showing prints, paintings, jewelry and pottery, as well as local photography from the permanent collection.

Huntington Arts Council

Main Street Petite Gallery: 213 Main St., Huntington.

Gallery hours: Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturday noon-4 p.m. 631-2718423. huntingtonarts.org.

• The Manipulated Image Juried Photography Show with juror Nicolas Bruno is on display through March 3.

Huntington Historical Society

Main office/library: 209 Main St., Huntington. Museums: Conklin Barn, 2 High St.; Kissam House/Museum Shop, 434 Park Ave.; Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Building, 228 Main St. 631-427-7045, ext. 401. Huntingtonhistoricalsociety.org • An introductory class to the ancient art of weaving is Tuesday, March 21, 6-8 p.m. at the Conklin Barn. Attendees will be able to bring a piece of fabric home. Bring your own wine, but weaving and light refreshments will be provided. Cost is $35 for members; $40 for nonmembers. Register by calling 631-427-7045 ext. 401.

Northport Arts Coalition

A non-profit coalition in support of the arts. PO Box 508, Northport. Northportarts.org • The installment of NAC 2nd Wednesdays is March 14 with Bassam Saba and April Centrone, directors and founders of the New York Arabic Orchestra. Performance begins at 7 p.m. at the Northport Public Library (151 Laurel Ave.). Free.

Northport Historical Society Museum

215 Main St., Northport. Museum hours: Tuesday-Sunday, 1-4:30 p.m. 631-7579859. Northporthistorical.org.

• From now through June visit the Monuments Men exhibit, which illuminates a few of the stories behind the heroes of Northport and East Northport whose names are listed on the 12stone monuments located along Main Street and five-stone monuments located in John Walsh Park in East Northport. They honor all the local citizens who served and those among them who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country.

• Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day a week early on March 9 with a night filled with local food, beer, wine, live music and trivia. Kicks off at 7 p.m. at the museum gallery. Tickets are $30 for members; $35 for nonmembers.

Vanderbilt Museum and Planetarium

180 Little Neck Road, Centerport. Museum hours: Tuesday, Saturday and Sunday, 12-4 p.m. Grounds admission: $7 adults, $6 students with ID and seniors 62 and older, and $3 children 12

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• Afternoon mansion tours begin in the courtyard of the historic house once owned by William K. Vanderbilt II. Tours are Tuesdays, Saturdays and Sundays for a $5 fee, in addition to the price of admission. Check the museum’s website for listing times.

Walt Whitman Birthplace

246 Old Walt Whitman Road, Huntington Station. Winter hours: Wednesday-Friday, 1-4 p.m.; Saturday-Sunday, 11-4 p.m. Admission: $6 adults, $5 seniors, $4 students, and children under 5 are free. 631-427-5240. Waltwhitman.org.

• Schedule at a group high tea and transport yourself back in time in a private gathering house at the Birthplace. $25 per person. 631-427-5240, ext. 120. teaparty@waltwhitman.org.

• The Walking with Whitman: Poetry in Performance series continues Friday, March 2 with community mic and then after a musical prelude featured poet Scott Hightower will give a reading.

Free with admission.

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Starlight Coffeehouse

Every third Friday from October to May at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 270 Main St., Northport. Doors open at 7 p.m. Concerts begin at 7:30 p.m. with a brief open-mic. Ticket prices vary by artist. For information call 631.663.3038 or visit Northportarts.org/starlight-coffeehouse.

• The next performance will be led by Ana Egge and Kirsten Maxwell on Friday, March 16.

Five Towns College Performing Arts Center

305 North Service Road, Dix Hills, NY 11746. 631-656-2110. FTC.edu.

• Showings of “All My Sons” are FridaySaturday, March 16-17 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, March 18, 3 p.m. Tickets are $15 for adults, and $12 for seniors and students.

Folk Music Society of Huntington

First Saturdays concerts are held at Congregational Church of Huntington, 30 Washington Dr., Centerport. Other venues as noted. Tickets and info at Fmsh.org.

• The next First Saturday Concert is March 3 with Tom Paxton and The Don Juans.

The Paramount

370 New York Ave., Huntington. 631673-7300. Paramountny.com. All shows begin at 8 p.m. unless otherwise noted.

• Motionless in White: “The Graveyard Shift Tour” with special guests Every Time I Die, Chelsea Grin and Ice Nine Kills is Friday, March 2, 7 p.m. Tickets are $15-$45.

• The Noise Presents: Sabaton and Kreator with special guest CYHRA is Sunday, March 4, 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $20-$40.

• Buckcherry with special guest The Revel is Friday, March 9. Tickets are $20-$65.

• The Paramount Comedy Series Presents: “Weird Al” Yankovic, The Ridicu-

lously Self-Indulgent, Ill-Advised Vanity Tour, on Saturday, March 17. Tickets are $39.50-$89.50.

Ridotto

Concerts at Huntington Jewish Center, 510 Park Ave., Huntington. Ridotto.org.

Reservations recommended: 631-3850373 or ridotto@optonline.net.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Help Seniors Learn Computer Skills

SeniorNet offers computer classes for adults 50 years and older to teach technology like Facebook and iPads. SeniorNet is seeking volunteers for teaching, coaching and assisting with computer lab maintenance. Other volunteer opportunities are available. Email information@seniornetli.org, call 631470-6922, or visit Seniornetli.org.

Be A Museum Docent

The Huntington Historical Society is currently seeking volunteers to train to become Museum Docents at the historic David Conklin Farmhouse Museum. The museum is located at 2 High St., in Huntington and is a fascinating interpretation of the colonial, federal and Victorian time periods. No experience required – an interest in local history is a plus. Training is provided. Call 631-427-7045, ext. 403.

Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss!

Celebrate the birthday of Dr. Seuss at the East Northport Barnes & Noble (4000 E Jericho Turnpike) on Friday, March 2, 6:30 p.m. with storytime, games and activities. Call 631-462-2069 for more info.

Helping Furry Friends

Little Shelter Animal Rescue and Adoption Center is looking for volunteers who want to make a difference in the lives of animals. Free training provided. Visit littleshelter.com, or call 631-368-8770, ext.

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Walt Whitman Birthplace

If you are interested in literature or history, the Walt Whitman Birthplace has fascinating and rewarding part-time volunteer positions available. Free training provided. 631-427-5420, ext. 114.

Thrift Shop Volunteer

Huntington Hospital Auxiliary Community Thrift Shop needs volunteers for merchandise pricing and floor work on Monday afternoons, Tuesday and Thursday mornings. 631-271-3143.

Seeking Volunteer Advocates

The Family Service League’s Ombudservice Program of Suffolk County is seeking volunteers to train as advocates for nursing home, adult home and assisted-living facility residents to help ensure they receive quality care and their rights are protected. 631-427-3700, ext.

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federally funded program for just about any interest or skill. Visit rsvpsuffolk.org or call 631-979-9490, ext. 12, for more information.

Friends at Home

Looking to earn some community service hours while changing a life? As part of the Friends@Home program, a project of The Ariella’s Friendship Circle at the Chai Center in Dix Hills, visit a child with special needs in an environment they are most comfortable: their own homes. Together, bake cookies, play games, create arts and crafts, read books and more. Contact Nati or Sara at 631-351-8672 or fcchaicenter@gmail.com

Be A Friend of The Bay

Friends of the Bay is in need of volunteers who can help convert water quality data, which is currently kept in an excel sheet, into a Microsoft Access database.

Assistance is also needed with ArcView GIS to configure maps of the watershed.

Call 516-922-6666 or email info@friendsofthebay.org.

Artistically Gifted Needed

The Gurwin Jewish Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Commack is seeking artistically gifted volunteers to partner with residents in a new program, “heART to heart,” aimed at helping people with varying levels of cognitive ability express themselves through art. Contact Judie at 516-931-5036 or jatlas1@optonline.net.

Don’t Hibernate. Help

The Retired Senior Volunteer Program needs adults 55 and older to help organizations throughout Suffolk County.

Dozens of opportunities available in this

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health Hospital Earns National Recognition

By Connor Beach cbeach@longislandergroup.com

The American Orthopaedic Association recently named Huntington Hospital’s orthopaedic program as an “Own the Bone Star Performer” in fragility fracture care, a national recognition for the program’s fracture care and prevention measures.

Dr. James Gurtowski, chairman of the department, said the hospital is one of 200 nationwide to receive “Star Performer” status for providing the highest quality of fragility fracture and bone health care.

Gurtowski initiated the program, with the help of the hospital’s Executive Director Dr. Gerard Brogan, to treat fragility fractures and help prevent repeat fractures.

“It underscores the hospital’s commitment to providing comprehensive care to the osteoporotic population,”

Gurtowski said. “The program ensures that patients will not only receive the proper diagnosis, but also the treatment necessary to prevent the secondary fractures.”

Gurtowski said that over 2 million people every year in the U.S. suffer a fragility fracture due to decreased bone density.

“We monitor every patient who comes into the hospital with a fracture related to osteoporosis, and make sure that they get directed to the correct testing,” Gurtowski said.

An important part of the program, Gurtowski said, is continued communication with the patient’s primary care physician regarding the fragility fracture. This allows the primary care physician to investigate any treatable causes of osteoporosis before the patient has their next fracture.

Gurtowski said women over the age of 50 of Caucasian or Asian descent

are the most susceptible group for decreased bone density.

Gurtowski suggested that patients with certain risk factors, including family history of osteoporosis, should quit smoking, reduce alcohol consumption, participate in weight-bearing exercise and increase calcium and vitamin D intake to reduce the risk of suffering a fragility fracture. He added that falls by elderly patients was one of the most prevalent causes of fragility fractures.

“Patients can participate in low impact aerobics, swimming, yoga and balance exercises, and they should exercise at least four days a week,” Gurtowski said.

The national recognition demonstrates that patients do not have to travel outside of Huntington to receive top class bone health care.

“We are very proud of the program,” Gurtowski said. “We want to

Huntington Hospital’s orthopaedic program, under chairman Dr. James Gurtowski, above, was recognized last month as a “Star Performer” by the American Orthopaedic Association. provide a comprehensive treatment for the members of the Huntington community, and they should know that they can come to Huntington with the confidence that they are going to have a full spectrum of care.”

Huntington Hospital was first named a fragility fracture prevention initiative hospital in 2015, and it is the only hospital in the Northwell Health system to receive the Star Performer designation.

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sports Northport Native Avoids Serious Injury, Gears Up With Pride

By John Grimaldi info@longislandergroup.com

A star lacrosse player from Northport nearly saw his collegiate career slip away before he even got a chance to step onto the field at Hofstra University.

Kyle Gallagher narrowly avoided life-changing tragedy in the summer before his freshman year at the university when he severed his spine after attempting to dive into the ocean in the late hours of the night.

Gallagher, now a sophomore at Hofstra, luckily did not cause any permanent damage, but the rehabilitation process was long and arduous, and put the start of his college lacrosse career in serious jeopardy.

“He probably came in in one of the most adverse situation a man can start college in,” Seth Tierney, 12year head coach of the Hofstra men’s lacrosse team said.

But that didn’t faze Gallagher, a star player for St. Anthony’s High School, who didn’t intend for the setback to end his lacrosse career.

While at the start of his rehab he

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couldn’t so much as put a backpack on, a few months later he was back on the lacrosse field taking faceoffs for the Pride.

“It was crazy,” Tierney said.

Gallagher eventually did suit up for the 2017 season, and contributed off the bat – or rather from the faceoff circle.

He recorded a .477 faceoff percentage, winning 105-of-220 faceoffs in the 12 games he played as a freshman. For his efforts, Gallagher earned a Colonial Athletic Association All-Rookie nod.

“It was definitely a transition because the college game is a lot faster,” said Gallagher, a 2016 St. Anthony’s grad, who helped the Friars win a state title. “But I just worked hard to get where I was.”

The faceoff specialist is eager to contribute once again this season as part of a Pride team looking to capitalize on last season’s success, Last year, Hofstra saw unprecedented success, peaking at number two on the NCAA’s list of top 20 teams in the nation. However, Hofstra did fall short to end the season,

Hofstra University faceoff specialist Kyle Gallagher, right, a Northport native and 2016 St. Anthony’s grad, wins a draw against Ohio State on Feb. 17. suffering a heartbreaking loss to UMass in the CAA semifinals.

The team has since lost key contributors – including former captain and leading goal scorer Josh Byrne – but Gallagher, along with strong goalkeeper Jack Concannon and the rest of the Pride’s roster, will look to fill the gaps.

Hofstra opened its 2018 season on Feb. 17, when it traveled to Columbus to take on sixth-ranked Ohio State; Hofstra lost, 9-7, but showcased heart to overcome an early 50 deficit and keep the game close.

Gallagher was stout in the game, winning 9-of-18 faceoffs.

His and the Pride’s next game is Saturday, March 3 at home against Georgetown.

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